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Mat Cafe

Updated 2026-10-14 · 2,294 reviewed · 317 listed · Scored from 233 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(233) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
CafeTraditional KopitiamCafe & BakeryInstagrammable / Themed Cafe
Mat Cafe
Location
Taman Jubilee, Ipoh
Services
Cafe, Traditional Kopitiam, Cafe & Bakery
Reviews
233
Ranking
#216 in Cafe
Best for
Diners wanting classic local breakfast or lunch with nostalgic vibes

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-10-14.

What do customers say?

Mat Cafe in Taman Jubilee earns mostly five-star praise for its nostalgic decor, music, and comfort food like lontong and curry noodles. Diners also call prices fair. Complaints centre on late openings, sold-out dishes, and some salty or oily plates.

Praised for
  • Retro, classic vibes
  • Tasty local dishes like lontong and curry noodles
  • Friendly staff and owner
  • Reasonable prices
Watch-outs
  • Late opening and closed-without-notice days
  • Sold-out menu items
  • Salty or oily dishes
  • Slow, relaxed service
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Best for: Diners wanting classic local breakfast or lunch with nostalgic vibes
Think twice if: You need a fixed opening time or a full menu; several visits hit closures or sold-out items.

What stands out?

  • Nostalgic, old-school atmosphere
  • Local comfort dishes like lontong and asam laksa
  • Hainan coffee praised by one reviewer
  • Event and catering use mentioned

Worth knowing

  • Lontong is repeatedly named as a must-try dish
  • Roti bakar kacang pool singled out by one reviewer
  • Hainan coffee singled out by one reviewer
  • One reviewer says the location is hard to find; turn left before Petron
  • A reviewer mentions the venue for an engagement day and suggests it for events or catering

What reviews say by service

Cafe & Bakery
Pancakes and roti bakar mentioned; one found pancakes too oily, another praised roti bakar.
Cafe
Reviewers praise the food and nostalgic feel; some report slow service and missed opening hours.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.4 average across the 294 cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 69% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

Scoring Method
Star rating 48
Review volume 100
Review recency 49
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
146
4
37
3
21
2
6
1
23

Frequently asked questions

Is Mat Cafe open for breakfast?
Reviewers report it can open late, and one visitor found it closed at 9am. Check hours before you go.
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Last updated 2026-10-14